What is the smallest number of identical batteries with an emf of 2 V and an internal resistance of 2 Ohm that is necessary to use in order to achieve the maximum power at an external resistance of 18 Ohm? Maximum current should be 4 A. Comment: The batteries should be connected in n parallel groups with k batteries in series for each group.

What is the smallest number of identical batteries with an emf of 2 V and an internal resistance of 2 Ohm that is necessary to use in order to achieve the maximum power at an external resistance of 18 Ohm? Maximum current should be 4 A. Comment: The batteries should be connected in n parallel groups with k batteries in series for each group.

Delmar's Standard Textbook Of Electricity

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Author:Stephen L. Herman

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Chapter8: Combination Circuits

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1PA: A circuit contains a 1000- and a 300- resistor connected in series with each other. The total...

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